George P.
Lord was certainly generous to Elgin by his donation of Lordís Park. However, his generosity didnít stop there.
After his failed attempt at creating an old people's home on the southwest side of
town, he donated seven acres of land to the City of Elgin. It was on this
site that the city decided to create Central Park.. The land was prime, because it gave
visitors an unobstructed view of
the river and the East Side of the city. The area was equally desirable because
streetcars ran along the park on State Street, making it accessible from
all parts of the town.

In addition
to being one of Elginís leading philanthropists, George Lordís
accomplishments include being a prominent Elgin business man, a business manager
of the Watch Company, an owner of a dairy farm, a mayor of Elgin, a president of
the board of education and the President of The First National Bank

The land near
Central Park is known for the
three high rises that reside there. The Oak Ridge, which later changed its name
to the Knollwood opened in 1968. The Central Park Tower and the Westwind Tower,
which both cater to senior citizens were also opened near Central park in the
early 1970ís.